Chore Charts–Product Review 014
This time of year I’m thinking about what worked last year and what we might need to change for next year. One thing that needs updating is my kids’ chore chart. As I look around the house, I’m seeing all kinds of things that my kids could... read more
Posted by Stephanie Kelley on Jan 6th, 2012 | 0 comments
Book Review: ABC Organization
1 LJ from SimpleProductivityBlog.com says about ABC Organization, Fun and Easy Life Skills for Children of All Ages: When I am asked to review books, they are generally involved and complicated. It was truly delightful to be asked to review ABC... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Aug 23rd, 2011 | 0 comments
Noticing Nice Things-Teaching Children Gratitude
Say Thank You Learning to say thank you is the beginning of teaching children to have gratitude. When they are very little, understanding the concept of appreciation is still being learned. We need to help them by showing them when there is a situation... read more
Posted by Arden Haskin on Nov 12th, 2010 | 0 comments
Get Set For a Pet
Fifty years ago children grew up with animals. They were taught to care for them and often had responsibilities for animals at a very early age. When Grandma was a little girl she might have had the job of driving the cows to pasture every morning,... read more
Posted by Arden Haskin on Sep 3rd, 2010 | 0 comments
. Summer Chore Standards
->Learn Concepts Click video above to get some great ideas for Summer Chore Standards. This will help even the most elfish, reluctant child participate with eagerness and (sometimes) willingness. ... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on May 3rd, 2010 | 0 comments
. Pre-Summer Stress Syndrome
About the time of year when school is about to get out, every year since my first son went to kindergarten, I get Pre-Summer Stress Syndrome. This is how my feelings go: 1) Undone Projects. I stress out about all the projects I began since last... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 24th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Toys’ Pickup Time
I’m in a lot of homes and most homes I visit are in some state of messiness. Rightfully so, they should be full of toys and projects when children are home during the summer, and rightfully so, they should be messy when you are in the middle of a... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 18th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Helping Them Keep Commitments
Summer is such a wonderful time for playing with friends, going places with buddies, and otherwise stretching the vacation hours with interest and variety! Children and teenagers all know how to extend the confines of our patience, too. They will... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Feb 25th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Toys’ Pickup Time
I’m in a lot of homes and most homes I visit are in some state of messiness. Rightfully so, they should be full of toys and projects when children are home during the summer, and rightfully so, they should be messy when you are in the middle of a major... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Feb 25th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Leave a Legacy
It’s going to be an interesting week. And I am going to ask you to do a favor for me. Please! Teach someone this weekend, someone you love and care for, a simple homemaking skill. Let it be your gift to the world, a legacy of sorts, to the... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Feb 24th, 2010 | 0 comments
